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Corrie ten Boom House

Corrie ten Boom House
About

The Corrie ten Boom House in Haarlem is a modest Dutch home with an extraordinary story of courage. Once the residence and watch shop of the Ten Boom family, it became a refuge for Jews and resistance members during World War II. Guided by deep Christian faith, Corrie, her father Casper, and sister Betsie risked everything to hide those fleeing Nazi persecution. At the heart of the museum is the “Hiding Place,” a small concealed room behind a false wall where people waited in silence during raids. Although the family was eventually arrested, their legacy of compassion endures. Today, the house is preserved as a museum, offering visitors an intimate look at the family’s bravery and the powerful message of hope and humanity they carried through the darkest of times.

Haarlem Netherlands
Location

Corrie ten Boom House is located in the historic centre of Haarlem at Barteljorisstraat 19, with the museum entrance around the corner in the narrow Schoutensteeg. It stands on one of the main shopping streets between Haarlem’s Grote Markt and Haarlem Centraal station, about a 10–15 minute walk from the station. Nearby are Haarlem’s central square Grote Markt with St Bavo Church, the Frans Hals Museum locations, and the city’s main shopping and café streets, making it easy to combine a visit with other key sights in the old town.

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